For decades, I’ve been telling gardeners that fall is the best time to plant hardy trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers. And despite my efforts, March through May remains the prime season when ...

The end of summer does not have mean the end of planting — even if you live north of the Mason-Dixon Line. While most traditional backyard garden plants may be drying up — if not long gone in a hot, ...

When we plant trees and shrubs in the fall, those plants have all winter to work on developing a good root system to be ready for next summer’s heat. While it may look like they are just sitting there ...

There is an old adage that says the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the second-best time is today. That rings true in autumn in Greater Columbus as September and October can be the best ...

Mulching in the fall benefits most plants in your garden, but it is especially critical for some plants more than others. Mulching insulates the soil, suppresses weeds, and adds nutrients to the soil, ...

Autumn brings renewed vigor to the garden. Trees ignite in fiery hues. Asters and sunflowers erupt with autumn blooms. Even our vegetable gardens regain productivity. The crisp nights and cool days of ...

Every year when autumn arrives I find myself completely captivated by the incredible energy created by color in the fall time ...

Many have asked if trees and shrubs should be planted in the fall. Newly planted shrubs and trees fare well at this time of year as it allows for greater root expansion and development in cooler ...

A watering can pouring over fall leaves. - 802290022/Getty Images Fall often feels like a break for both plants and gardeners. Plants stop pushing out new growth, and some gardeners take it as a sign ...

Pick out some new plants: Willowside School Nursery holds its next plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at the school, 5299 Hall Road and Willowside Road. The nursery offers thousands of drought ...

View post: These $10 Hoodies That Are Very 'Comfy and Warm' Are Selling by the Thousands on Amazon The end of summer does not have mean the end of planting — even if you live north of the Mason-Dixon ...

While it may seem counterintuitive, fall is the best time to plant most trees and shrubs. I say most because some plants such as crapemyrtles do best when planted in the heat of summer. However, those ...